Ondas Holdings, a US-based provider of private wireless data solutions, has announced the acquisition of the Israeli defense technology firm Airobotics. The transaction is valued at approximately $390 million, contingent upon certain performance milestones. Airobotics is recognized for developing automated drone platforms and smart electronic fuzes, which are increasingly utilized in modern missile systems and unmanned aerial vehicles.

This acquisition marks a significant expansion for Ondas into the defense sector, leveraging Airobotics' specialized engineering capabilities. While the financial terms are structured around future performance, the deal highlights the growing demand for autonomous defense technologies in the global market. The integration of these systems is expected to enhance the operational capabilities of Ondas’s current industrial and defense-oriented product lines. Industry analysts note that this move reflects a broader trend of US firms acquiring specialized Israeli defense startups to bolster their technological edge in automated warfare and precision-guided munitions.